How To Fix FMCA1107 - Cannot have more than one contract acct - bus. partner rel. per group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCA1 - IS-PS-CA: Messages about Contract A/R & A/P

• Message number: 107

• Message text: Cannot have more than one contract acct - bus. partner rel. per group

What causes this issue?

There are two account/partner relationships in one of the groupings
made by the payment program:
Relationship 1:
Account: &V1& Partner: &V2&
Relationship 2:
Account: &V3& Partner: &v4&
However only one account/partner relationship is permited in a
grouping.

System Response

Processing cancelled.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE FICA_NA_OSS OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCA1107 - Cannot have more than one contract acct - bus. partner rel. per group ?

  The SAP error message FMCA1107, which states "Cannot have more than one contract acct - bus. partner rel. per group," typically occurs in the context of contract accounts and business partner relationships in the SAP system, particularly within the Financial Accounting (FI) and Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) modules.
  Cause:
  This error arises when there is an attempt to create or modify a contract account for a business partner in a way that violates the system's constraints. Specifically, it indicates that there is already an existing contract account relationship for the specified business partner within the same group. The system enforces a one-to-one relationship between contract accounts and business partners within a specific grouping to maintain data integrity.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Relationships:
  
  Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) or FPL1N (Display Contract Account) to check if there is already a contract account assigned to the business partner in question.
  Look for existing contract account relationships that may be causing the conflict.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Relationships:
  
  If you find that there is an existing contract account that is not needed, you may consider deleting or modifying it to allow for the new relationship.
  Ensure that any changes comply with your organization's data management policies.
  
  
  
  Review Grouping Settings:
  
  Check the grouping settings for the contract accounts and business partners. Ensure that the grouping is set up correctly and that it aligns with your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to contract accounts and business partner relationships for additional context and guidelines.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide insights based on your specific configuration and usage of the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP for managing business partners, FPL1N for displaying contract accounts, and FPL2 for creating contract accounts.
  Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to contract accounts and business partner relationships, which can be found in the IMG (Implementation Guide).
  Data Integrity: Understand the importance of maintaining data integrity within the SAP system, especially when dealing with financial data and relationships.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.